New Orleans Style Cajun Jambalaya with Andouille Sausage

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

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A hearty and spicy jambalaya packed with smoked andouille sausage, tomatoes, and traditional Cajun spices, simmered to perfection. This American-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs andouille sausage, long grain rice, chopped onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves 4 American cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds andouille sausage
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
3 cloves minced garlic
14 oz can, with juice diced tomatoes
3 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 tsp hot sauce
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 12 oz sliced andouille sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned and fragrant.
Step 2: Add 1 cup chopped onion, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 cup chopped celery, and 3 cloves minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups long grain rice, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes with juice, 3 cups chicken broth, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 2 bay leaves, and 1 tsp hot sauce. Mix well.
Step 4: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 25 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Step 5: Remove bay leaves, season with salt and black pepper to taste, fluff rice with a fork, and serve hot.